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Silent Reservoirs: The Hidden Challenge of Malaria

Malaria is caused by parasites of the Plasmodium genus, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. The infection cycle involves several key stages: Sporozoite Injection – During a mosquito bite, sporozoites are introduced into the bloodstream. Liver Stage – Sporozoites migrate to the liver, invade hepatocytes, and multiply. Erythrocytic Stage – Merozoites released from the liver infect red blood cells, triggering clinical symptoms…

Economic impact of malaria in Africa.

The economic impact of malaria in Africa is considerable and multidimensional. Analysis of recent data shows that this economic impact can be both direct and indirect. It also impacts on GDP growth, productivity, healthcare systems and human development. Direct and indirect economic impactMalaria costs Africa more than 12 billion dollars a year, according to World Bank estimates. This global amount…

Who is affected by malaria in Africa?

Malaria Cases Africa 2013-2023 Malaria is present in around a hundred countries, mainly in the poor tropical areas of Africa, Asia and Latin America. The African region is by far the most affected, with 94% of malaria cases recorded in this region (2023). Epidemics can occur when populations move to highly endemic areas. Travellers to these regions can also be…

The clinical manifestations of malaria

Malaria is a disease you get from the bite of a special kind of mosquito called Anopheles. This mosquito carries a tiny parasite called Plasmodium, which it picks up when it bites someone who already has malaria. Types of Malaria There are two main types of malaria: 1. 𝐀𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 This is the type that comes on quickly and can…

What is malaria

Malaria is a potentially fatal infectious disease transmitted to humans by the bites of certain species of mosquito. It occurs mainly in tropical countries. It is a preventable and curable disease.The infection is caused by a parasite Plasmodium and is not transmitted from person to person.Symptoms can be mild or life-threatening. Mild symptoms include fever, chills and headaches. Severe symptoms…